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Old 03-28-2011, 10:17 PM
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I need help again, Anybody can you recomend a good mechanic shop for my 04 wrx. I have oil leak problem. I don't know where it coming from. My wife is the driver on that vehicle, she use that to pick up/drop off my son and nephews in school. Thanks

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^^you really donʻt need a Mech shop to find a leak.
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What side is of the Engine is leaking?
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What side is of the Engine is leaking?
I found some before the intercooler intake. I took it apart and cleaned it up. But my wife still complaining of oil leaking. And smoke coming out of the engine bay. I'm too busy on my two full-time job. If someone will help me I will appreciate it. Thanks
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Srry dont wanna sound dumb but just wanna make sure, hows your coolant levels? Just make sure thats still good.
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Originally Posted by PSBeachBum
Srry dont wanna sound dumb but just wanna make sure, hows your coolant levels? Just make sure thats still good.
I checked the coolant level was fine. I was thinking that one of the oil leak is a faulty pcv valve? And I need to fine the other oil leaks if there's somewhere else.
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How many miles are on your WRX? Might help narrow your search down.

To start, the common areas you can check are:
Valve cover gaskets (The bottom near the half moon seals usually go first)
Oil return hose from the turbo (Hose gets hard from the heat and starts to leak, just ask YuudaiSti :P )
The oil return is probably the easiest to diy.
Valve covers you'll need to torque down in the correct order when reassembling with a new gasket and sealer.

If your feeling up to the task, service manuals are here:
http://ken-gilbert.com/impreza-manuals

And a quick part # lookup website I use often:
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/us_g11/

If its high mileage it could be rear main seal or the large wrist pin access plate behind the flywheel. (Less likely to cause smoke from engine compartment but will get oil everywhere) If its dripping from the front over the oil pan and down onto the headers it could be the front main seal.
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Originally Posted by Deraj_53
How many miles are on your WRX? Might help narrow your search down.

To start, the common areas you can check are:
Valve cover gaskets (The bottom near the half moon seals usually go first)
Oil return hose from the turbo (Hose gets hard from the heat and starts to leak, just ask YuudaiSti :P )
The oil return is probably the easiest to diy.
Valve covers you'll need to torque down in the correct order when reassembling with a new gasket and sealer.

If your feeling up to the task, service manuals are here:
http://ken-gilbert.com/impreza-manuals

And a quick part # lookup website I use often:
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/us_g11/

If its high mileage it could be rear main seal or the large wrist pin access plate behind the flywheel. (Less likely to cause smoke from engine compartment but will get oil everywhere) If its dripping from the front over the oil pan and down onto the headers it could be the front main seal.
This will help. But I still need somebody to help me for doing all this. I'm not good in mechanical jobs.
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It could also be a torn cv boot.

If the inner boot on the right axle is torn, it will sling grease on the downpipe.
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It could also be a torn cv boot.

If the inner boot on the right axle is torn, it will sling grease on the downpipe.
I just got the cv boots change last year. But I will still look on that. If I can have someone that know how to check it I will willing to pay. Thanks
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Got your pm. Thanks
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having the same problem... dont know where its leaking, something is dropping on my headers and making white smoke. any help appreciated.. thanks
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